Magness Library director Brad Walker is increasing his knowledge and understanding of the unique role the library fulfills in the community. Walker attended the Public Library Management Institute Aug. 4-9.The Public Library Management Institute, started in 1995, is a three-year program for library directors, branch managers or assistant directors who do not have master’s degrees. Each year, participants gather at Fall Creek Falls State Park for a week of intense training sessions and networking with fellow library directors in similar situations.The program is run by the Tennessee State Library and Archives and is underwritten by state funding.